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City of Frederick Summer Swim Program

Robin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:26:57 +0000

Frederick City offers affordable summer swimming lessons at Baker Park. Click here for a PDF of their registration information. For additional information call Bob Smith at 301-600-1492 or Email him.

GraduateTutor.com Online Tutoring

Robin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:09:26 +0000

Online Tutoring for High School Students

While GraduateTutor’s main focus is graduate school students, they also tutor advanced economics, finance, accounting, math and statistics at the high school level. Their tutors consist of qualified CPA’s, CFA’s, and MBA’s. They are launching an online summer camp on Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and other Excel tips. Click here for more information.

Valley View Girl Scout Day Camp

Robin — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:54:32 +0000

Valley View Girl Scout Day Camp (Formally Hi Lo Girl Scout Day Camp), June 21-June 25, swimming, crafts, songs, games, skits, swaps, cooking outdoors, moon bounce and more!

Bus stops at: Middletown Elementary, Myersville Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Boonsboro High School.

Registration ends June 1. Click here to register. Look for day and evening summer camps.

Questions? Call Ann Pierre 301-698-0981

Pony Pastures

Robin — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:37:14 +0000

Located in Tuscarora, Pony Pastures offers riding lessons for all ages and levels, showing, boarding, and summer camps. Check out their website here.

For specific summer camp information click here.

Contact information:

Phone: (240) 344 0345. Click here for Email.

STUDENT WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 2010

Robin — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:50:07 +0000

Student Writers’ Workshop, a creative writing camp sponsored by the Maryland Writing Project, is open to students entering grades 5-12 this year. It is recommended for students who are looking for an outlet for their creative writing skills and to share their love of writing with others.
Pre-Workshop session: May 19, 7pm, Walkersville High School
Workshop Dates: June 28-July 1, July 5-8, & July 12-15.
Workshop Times: (8:00-8:30)am-12 pm
Workshop Location: Walkersville Middle School, 55 Frederick St.
Cost: $275
Print out the application found here.
Any additional questions? Contact Mrs. Julie Smith via Email or call 240-236-1094.

Eco-Heros Club

Robin — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:32:42 +0000

The Friends of Frederick County are sponsoring an “Eco-Heros” club for kids. Join in the fun of an eco scavenger hunt and recycling toss. First club meeting: May 18, 4-5pm, Community Room, C Burr Artz Public Library, downtown Frederick.

For more information, click here.

Camp S’more for Girls interested in Joining Girl Scouts

Robin — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:56:37 +0000

Camp S’more

Discover the world of Girl Scouting: songs and games, arts and crafts, community service!

WHO: Girls grades K-5 who are currently not Girl Scouts

WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick, MD

WHEN: June 28 – July 2, 9am – 4pm

COST: $25 & girls must bring a bagged lunch every day (no glass bottles)

Financial assistance is available.

Questions: Email Linnette Wallace or Donna Oliver OR call 301-662-5106

For more information, click here.

Fresh Air Fund Outreach to Inner-City Children

Robin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:55:57 +0000

The Fresh Air Fund is an organization that sends thousands of inner-city children outside of New York City to enjoy new experiences and lasting friendships. Since 1877, The Fund has provided free summer vacations for more than 1.7 million New York City children and they need YOUR help in 2010! Sign up to become a host family today and discover what many people in this area have already learned – a Fresh Air summer is one that makes a difference. On first-time visits to host families, Fresh Air children are 6 – 12 years old and stay for one to two weeks. Fresh Air children and volunteer families often form bonds of friendship that last a lifetime. For more information, please call Laura Geesaman, Chairperson for Adams County, PA, and Frederick County, MD, at 334-1138 or email. For more information, see the Fund’s website.

Kids will be visiting our area during these times:

Trip #1 : July 6 – July 20

Trip #2 : July 21 – 28 (recommended for families hosting for the 1st time)

Trip #3: August 2 – 12

Frederick Classical Charter School

Robin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:43:45 +0000

Frederick Classical Charter School is a proposed public charter school in the process of completing their application. They will go before the Board of Education in the coming months for approval. They began as a small group of parents looking for an alternative approach to education within the public school system. The school will be a free, public charter school, open to all Frederick County children, Kindergarten-8th grade.

The organization will continue to host monthly public information nights at various libraries in Frederick, in addition to participating with many upcoming fundraisers and events.

Check out the school’s website.

Contact: Michele Perry

“Kid-Fit 2010” After School Ballroom Line Dance for Teenagers

Robin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:25:40 +0000

Looking for fun, socialization, and a way to meet the requirement for a child’s suggested 60 minutes of exercise per day?

Try “Kid-Fit 2010” After-School Ballroom Line Dance for Middle- and High-Schoolers at DanceWorks, Ballroom and Latin; 500 W. Patrick St., 2nd floor, Frederick, MD 21701 (next to Rita’s Italian Ice), schooldays at 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, or 4:30pm.

Cost: $5/person/half-hour class; Family Rate of 10% discount for 2 or more members. Valor Discount also applies for children of police, firefighters, military, or veterans.

These are drop-in classes; no pre-registration is required. A parent or guardian is required to sign a release form, and is welcome to join in the class as well. The cost for parents is $5/person/class.

Attire: Suede-soled ballroom shoes, Bloch dance sneakers, or regular indoor-only sneakers or socks are fine. No midriffs please, and jeans/cargo pants are discouraged.

Dances taught include Rumba, ChaCha, Swing, Salsa, Samba, and Merengue. They’re easy enough to learn thoroughly in a few lessons, and even if the kids aren’t doing the steps exactly right, they’ll still be getting exercise and having fun.

Tables are also available for children to do their homework while they wait for their rides, or for the parents to sit and have some coffee while the children dance.

For more information contact LeAnn or click here.